Diocese of Qacha’s Nek

Dioecesis Qachasnekensis
Location
CountryLesotho
MetropolitanMaseru
Statistics
Area11,409 km2 (4,405 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
382,933
189,551 (49.5%)
Information
Sui iuris churchLatin Church
RiteRoman Rite
CathedralCathedral of the Holy Redeemer
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopJoseph Mopeli Sephamola, O.M.I.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Qacha's Nek (Latin: Qachasneken(sis)) is a diocese located in the town of Qacha’s Nek in the Ecclesiastical province of Maseru in Lesotho.

History

  • January 3, 1961: Established as Diocese of Qacha’s Nek from Diocese of Maseru

Leadership

Bishops of Qacha’s Nek
  • Joseph Delphis Des Rosiers, O.M.I. (January 3, 1961 – 1981)
  • Evaristus Thatho Bitsoane (1981-2010)
  • Joseph Mopeli Sephamola, O.M.I. (June 19, 2013 -)

See also

Sources

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Villa Maria Catholic Church at Mokanametsong, Quthing


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